Disappointing photos show what Venice looks like in real life

Venice, Italy, is going to gradually start minimizing the number of cruise ships that are allowed to enter its historic city center, the Financial Times reported on August 7.

The ban comes two months after a cruise ship plowed into a dock in Venice, injuring several people.

The Italian port city is one of the top tourist destinations in the world, seeing between 26 million and 30 million visitors per year.

But Venice has struggled with hordes of tourists, devastating floods, and pollution and accidents involving cruise ships.

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Venice, one of the most popular destinations in Italy and a major port city, is going to start minimizing the number of cruise ships that are allowed to enter its historic city center, the Financial Times reported.

The Italian city, which goes by many nicknames including “The Floating City,” “The City of Bridges,” and “The City of Canals,” sees between 26 million and 30 million people visiting per year.

But despite its beauty, the city suffers from massive overcrowding, devastating floods, and pollution and other environmental damage from the massive cruise ships that pass through every day.

While many people may still consider a trip to Venice worthwhile, these disappointing photos show the reality of the less glamorous aspects of the city.